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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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